I was recruited in Indian Navy as Boy on 16.09.1967, and was discharged from service 0n 31.05.1979, as a L/TEL on completion of 11 years, 8 months and 15 days service in the Navy.

As per the terms of engagement in Navy, I was enrolled for 10 years regular service followed by 10 years reserve service liability, for which reservist’s pension would be paid after discharge. My reserve service liability was over on 31 May 1989, as per the terms of my engagement in Navy and as per the terms of enrollment in Navy, I was eligible for Reservist Pension from 01 June, 1989.

It is understood that, sailors have been kept in Fleet Reserve/Reservist before and after my release. I came to know that vide Armed Forces Tribunal, Chennai, judgment in O.A. No.83/12 dated 22.04.2013, three similarly placed ex sailors like me have been granted “Reservist Pension” and they are being paid the pension regularly.

Since, I am also eligible for the same pension being a similarly placed ex-sailor, suitable orders may please be issued to grant me “Reservist Pension” w.e.f. 01 June, 1989 within 15 days.